TLE 8

SECOND QUARTER | NAIL CARE

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF NAIL DESIGN?

IS NAIL DESIGN A REQUIREMENT IF A

PERSON WISHES TO GO TO A PARLOR FOR
MANICURE OR PEDICURE?
 CREATE BASIC NAIL DESIGNS
Different basic nail design
Plain manicure - It is the traditional application of nail polish to the entire nail plate.

1. Apply base coat- Begin with little finger of one hand.

Repeat polish application on the other hand
2. Apply two coats of polish- Use light long strokes
from nail base to free edge, Apply polish to the
middle of the nail first and then to the sides, Repeat
second coat of polish to both hands and remove
excess polish around nail with a cotton tipped
orangewood stick
3. Apply top coat- Apply a top coat over the entire nail
plate.
Half moon- Half moon is a style that involves applying of nail polish over
the whole nail plate except the area of lunula.

1. Apply base coat

2. Apply white or platinum nail
polish and leave for a few minutes to
dry.
3. Apply colored polish from one
side to the other side of the nail
following the shape of the lunula.
Repeat the application of the nail
polish if necessary.
4. Remove excess polish from the
skin .
5. Apply top coat.
Half moon with tip - It involves the application of colored polish over the
whole nail plate except the area of lunula and tip of the nail

1. Apply base coat

2. Apply white or platinum nail polish
and leave for a few minutes to dry
3. Apply colored nail polish from one
side to the other side of the nail to form
a half-moon, leaving the lunula of the nail
Leave the part of the free edge. The free
edge should be seen
4. Remove excess polish
5. Apply top coat..
French Manicure or Tip design- It is a design which involves the application of
colored polish over the whole part of the nail except the area of the free-edge.

1. Apply base coat and leave for a few

minutes to dry.
2. Apply white or platinum nail polish and
leave for a few minutes to dry.
3. Apply colored nail polish from one side
to the other side of the nail following the
shape of the free- edge . Repeat the
application of nail polish if necessary
4. Remove excess polish
5. Apply top coat.
Elephant tusk- Elephant tusk is a style that involves the application of nail
polish to create S curve, leaving a slightly larger gap along the nail walls.

1. Apply white or platinum nail polish and leave

for a few minutes to dry.
2. Apply colored nail polish creating a half
circle design at the inner side of the nail as
you continue it to form S-like.
3. Fill up the other side to complete the
design.
4. Remove excess polish.
5. Seal with a top coat.
 Ways to Keep Tools and Equipment Safe and Functional

1. Sterilize metal implements after each use in a hospital-grade disinfectant that is bactericidal,
virucidal , and fungicidal. This disinfectant can be found in beauty supply stores. Immerse the tools
in the disinfectant for 10 minutes.
2. Disinfect foot basins after each use with a bleach solution. Make a 1-to-10 solution by mixing one
part bleach with 10 parts water. Using gloves, rinse the basin with the solution to disinfect. If
necessary, scrub with a detergent to remove any dirt or debris.
3. Use a boiling method of sterilization once a month to disinfect all metal implements. Designate
one pot for sterilization to prevent cross-contamination with food. Submerge the tools in boiling
water for 10 minutes. Drain the tools and allow them to dry.
4. Store sterilized metal implements in an airtight, zipper-sealed bag to keep them from being
exposed to dirt and bacteria. Be sure tools are completely dry before storing them. If waiting
more than a couple of weeks before the next nail care service, sterilize the tools again before
use.
5. Inspect tools and equipment regularly to identify defective ones for repair, replacement or
condemnation.
END OF LESSON